Fresenius Kidney Care Cornersburg - FRESENIUS Patient Care Technician (2023)

JOB CHARACTERISTICS:

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• No: Overnight, Sundays and long holidays
• No prior healthcare experience, on-the-job training required for national certification, salary increase, and post-certification promotion
• 12 weeks of structured, paid training with a designated teacher and nurse
• 70,000+ dedicated employees, 200,000+ patients and 2,600+ dialysis facilities, 350+ research sites in North America
• The nation's largest provider of kidney care products and services, including state-of-the-art hemodialysis machines, devices and medications for hemodialysis, and home to the nation's largest specialized kidney laboratories.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,200 RN per calendar year
• Benefits and PTO calculation begin after 30 days of employment

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Upholds the core values ​​of FMCNA's customer service vision and philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA compliance program, including compliance with all regulatory requirements and FMS policies.

Acts as part of the dialysis healthcare team to provide safe and effective dialysis treatment to patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse in accordance with FMCNA policy procedures and training and in accordance with regulations established by the company's state and federal agencies. Responsible for the installation and operation of the dialysis machine. Help maintain a safe and clean work environment. Supports commitment to FMCNA's Quality Improvement Program (QEP) and CQI activities, including those related to patient satisfaction, and actively participates in process improvement activities that increase the likelihood that patients will achieve the goals of FMC's Quality Improvement Program (QEP).

DUTIES / ACTIVITIES:

CUSTOMER SERVICE:

• Responsible for promoting the FMS culture through the values ​​and standards of customer service.

• Responsible for providing excellent customer service to all external and internal customers.

• Develops and maintains effective relationships through effective and timely communication.

• Takes initiative and actions to respond to solutions in a timely manner and follows up on customer service issues with all customers.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

PATIENT CARE:

• Assist other members of healthcare in providing detailed patient education on appropriateness measures where applicable: Online Competency Monitor (OLC), Urea Competency Monitor (UKM) and disease process/approach.

• Wait for the named patients and ask about their well-being since their last treatment. Report any complaints or observations to the supervising nurse.

• Evaluate vascular access for patency and report any unusual findings to the supervising nurse.

• Determine vital signs and weight needed before and after treatment. Report unusual findings to the supervising nurse.

• Perform a vascular access assessment prior to treatment and report any unusual findings to the supervising nurse.

• Intubate the vascular access and report any intubation difficulties or unusual findings to the supervising nurse.

• Administer heparin as directed or allowed by state law.

• Begin hemodialysis therapy as prescribed, including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow rate (QD).

• Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as directed by physician or as directed.

• Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy and report any unusual findings to the supervising nurse.

• Check vital signs before reinfusion. performs all relevant functions necessary for the completion of the treatment - document.

• Discontinue dialysis therapy in accordance with established procedures.

• Assess the patient before stopping venous access: standing and sitting blood pressure.

• Ensure hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.

• Evaluate the patient before discharge and report any unusual findings to the supervising nurse.

• Perform and record weight assessment and vital signs before and after hemodialysis with initial identification.

• Responsible for the calculation and entry of the individual patient's dialysis machine programming for the ultrafiltration (UF) target. treatment time; Sodium (Na) modeling; and UF modeling as specified.

• Responsible for ensuring activation of appropriate safety alarms, including narrow venous limits(NVL) 160.

• Record accurate and timely information on vital signs and treatment parameters on the Dialysis Treatment Sheet with Initial Identification.

• Responsible for accurately documenting information related to patient treatment, including completion of the dialysis treatment form and, if applicable, progress notes.

• Report any important information and/or changes in the patient's condition directly to the head nurse.

• Observe patients and machine safety controls in accordance with facility policy. Report any changes or unusual findings to the supervising nurse.

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• Carry out and document any interventions for the patient's unusual condition and document the patient's response to the intervention.

• Evaluate patients' vascular access during treatment, including monitoring of arterial and venous pressure, ensure appropriate intervention as needed, document and report any unusual findings to the supervising nurse.

• Obtain all prescribed laboratory tests and prepare samples for collection.

MAINTENANCE/TECHNIQUE:

• Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics – ensure all areas are safe and clean.

• Clean and disinfect dialysis chair surface equipment and the surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.

• Complete all necessary tasks to prepare for dialysis treatment and document if necessary.

• Perform all necessary dialyzer alarm tests, including pressure maintenance (PHT).

• Start the Solution Delivery System (SDS).

• Ensure that all spilled blood is cleaned up immediately with an appropriate disinfectant in accordance with facility policy.

• Prepare, organize and effectively use waste prevention supplies and equipment.

SECRETARY AND ADMINISTRATOR:

• Complete and document ongoing participation in continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

• Accurately and timely input all treatment data into the assigned clinical application.

• Review treatment sheets for completeness, ensure nurse signatures are documented, and ensure omissions are completed or corrected where necessary.

• Prepare the initial patient file for admission and document the proper location of the file.

• Prepare laboratory requests for prescription samples or statistical laboratory samples depending on the destination of the laboratory.

• Collect label, prepare, and properly store laboratory samples in accordance with required laboratory specifications.

• Ensure collection of laboratory samples by the appropriate laboratory dispatcher.

ALI:

• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

SUBSIDY FOR PATIENT CARE TECHNICIANS WHO WORK IN HOME PROGRAMS (NOT HOME HELP):

Help HT RN:

• May assist HT RN with home visits as directed

• Enhance PD/HHD training under the supervision of a qualified HT RN

• Schedules and communicates with patients regarding appointments.

• Weigh the patient and take vital signs

• Collect treatment records and review for completion. Notify the RN of incomplete or missing records.

• Cleaning and preparation of the treatment room. prep tables

• Prepare lab tubes and applications and assist on lab draw days before and after draw (PCT certified or state regulated phlebotomy)

• Office duties as assigned (faxing to offices, etc.)

• Blood sample collection at home as indicated by the HT RN

• Setting up a home blood machine and PD cycler.

• Assist in the care of the discharge area as directed by the HT RN.

• Warm dialysis solution as directed by HT RN

• Withdraw dialysis solution for testing as directed by the HT RN

• Create and send patient reminders (supplies to collect Kt/V orders to bring medication to clinic visit for exam)

• Build/analyze graphs/reduce graphs

• Maintains records as directed and implements

• Home Program Inventory

• Maintains appropriate home department inventory levels

• Archive delivery notes/invoices for patients

• patient inventory

• Assists the patient with inventory management and customer service communication.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of what the employee encounters while performing the basic functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to allow people with disabilities to perform basic functions.

Employees must attend Ishihara Colorblindness as a condition of employment. Please note: failing the Ishihara blindness test does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.

Daily work includes office and personal computer work and interaction with patient room staff and physicians. The position requires travel between designated facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional business units and corporate meetings may be required.

The work environment is typical of a health center with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. You may be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials

The position provides direct patient care including routine patient lifting and moving and ambulation assistance. Team assistants and/or colleagues can provide assistance. This position requires frequent prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend down. Occasionally, the employee may be required to push and/or pull equipment using up to 15 pounds of force. The employee may be required to frequently lift and lower solutions up to 30 pounds. and occasionally lift up to 40 lbs. up to 5 feet. There is a help program for two people and material support for more difficult subjects.

education

• State and/or National Certificate or High School Diploma or G.E.D. approved by the Centers for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS). and must meet certification requirements within the required state or CMS program.
• All appropriate education and state licensing training (if applicable) is required.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Previous patient care experience in a hospital or related facility setting is preferred.
• Continued employment is contingent on successful completion of the FMCNA hemodialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.

EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

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2. Review

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5. Special offer

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As a company with over 70,000 dedicated employees, Fresenius Medical Care North America is well aware of the many scams job seekers can face. If you receive any type of communication from Fresenius Medical Care North America that seems inappropriate or suspicious, we encourage you to report this activity to:

• Your state's attorney's office
• Internet crime reporting centerwww.iC3.gov
• United States Department of Justice inwww.justicia.gov
• Better Business Office inwww.bbb.org

If you are an employment agency submitting a resume on behalf of a client:

Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) only accepts resumes from agencies on the preferred provider list, and all third-party searches require Human Resources approval. Do not send resumes to our applicant tracking system or to FMCNA employees or FMCNA administration. FMCNA is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes or third-party searches conducted without Human Resources approval.

If you are interested in applying for employment with Fresenius Medical Care, NA and need special assistance or accommodations during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Special Assistance Service at (855) FMCNAHR.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic predisposition, or carrier status. or any other legally protected element.